by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 5, 2023 | Devotionals
Malachi 1:11 For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 5, 2022 | Devotionals
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ; James, a servant of God; Simon Peter, a servant of Jesus Christ; Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ. In each instance, these “heavyweights” of the church prefaced their calling in the Body of Christ with their title – a bondslave of...
by Ray Viola | Apr 15, 2022 | Devotionals
Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:23-24 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive...
by Ray Viola | Jan 4, 2022 | Devotionals
A basic truth needs to be fully understood if we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, intend to mature in our walk, and that is this: we did not come to Christ that we may continue running our lives, nor did He grant us so great a salvation so that we could go on serving...
by Ray Viola | Jul 14, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Nehemiah 3.5 And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord. Romans 12.6-8 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving;...